L’industrie versus patrimonialisation : questionnement autour d’une transition vers une économie culturelle

A shift from depatrimonialisation to patrimonialisation is underway in post-industrial landscapes, exemplified by the Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin. Initially, deindustrialization led to societal, economic, and landscape decline, with industrial heritage being rejected. However, a gradual revaluation has transformed these wastelands into symbols of history and revitalization. This study examines this transition process, highlighting how former extractive sites, once seen as failures, now serve as cultural and economic assets. The research focuses on the Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012, to explore the dynamics of industrial patrimonialisation and its potential for sustainable development.

Fagnoni, É. (2015). L’industrie versus patrimonialisation : questionnement autour d’une transition vers une économie culturelle. Bulletin de l’Association de Géographes Français, 92(4), 556–564. https://doi.org/10.4000/bagf.1110